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Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe audio card • Driver/User Manual CD x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • S/PDIF adapter x1 1.2 System requirements • One PCIe v1.0 (or ... HDD space for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 1 1.
Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe audio card • Driver/User Manual CD x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • S/PDIF adapter x1 1.2 System requirements • One PCIe v1.0 (or ... HDD space for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 1 1.
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1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input) Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCIe Main Chipset Audio Processor Audio CODEC Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Other line-...
1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input) Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCIe Main Chipset Audio Processor Audio CODEC Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Other line-...
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... supports 7 Front panel audio header auto jack-detection and auto FP Headphone selection for Aux-In in the Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer. 9 S/PDIF Out header Connects to a graphics card with HDMI support 4 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card This 4-pin header connects to the Analog Audio output of TV tuner cards...
... supports 7 Front panel audio header auto jack-detection and auto FP Headphone selection for Aux-In in the Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer. 9 S/PDIF Out header Connects to a graphics card with HDMI support 4 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card This 4-pin header connects to the Analog Audio output of TV tuner cards...
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... the computer, the monitor, and all cables. 10. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCIe slot for the Xonar D-KARAX audio card. 6. Remove the chassis cover. 5. Reconnect all other sound cards, refer to avoid static electricity. 4. Carefully ... computer and power outlet. 3. 3. Remove the metal bracket from your computer. 2. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Power ON the computer. 1 2 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 5 Touch the metal back or side panel of other peripheral devices connected to a power outlet. 11. Installing the hardware...
... the computer, the monitor, and all cables. 10. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCIe slot for the Xonar D-KARAX audio card. 6. Remove the chassis cover. 5. Reconnect all other sound cards, refer to avoid static electricity. 4. Carefully ... computer and power outlet. 3. 3. Remove the metal bracket from your computer. 2. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Power ON the computer. 1 2 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 5 Touch the metal back or side panel of other peripheral devices connected to a power outlet. 11. Installing the hardware...
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...back for DAC playback. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your PC speakers. 2. For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-KARAX uses ADC recording to the Aux-In header of headphones. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to digitize the signal and...in the Xonar D-KARAX Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you may need to connect it to the Xonar D-KARAX card to send the tuner card's sound to your PC, you can even turn on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . 6 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1...
...back for DAC playback. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your PC speakers. 2. For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-KARAX uses ADC recording to the Aux-In header of headphones. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to digitize the signal and...in the Xonar D-KARAX Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you may need to connect it to the Xonar D-KARAX card to send the tuner card's sound to your PC, you can even turn on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . 6 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1...
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Installing software Installing the card driver Install the audio card driver before installing the Xonar D-KARAX driver. Otherwise, driver installation error may occur. 1. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. If not, run setup.exe from your ... for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. When prompted for device drivers. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 7 4. After you have installed the Xonar D-KARAX card, turn on your support CD. 3. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the ...
Installing software Installing the card driver Install the audio card driver before installing the Xonar D-KARAX driver. Otherwise, driver installation error may occur. 1. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. If not, run setup.exe from your ... for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. When prompted for device drivers. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 7 4. After you have installed the Xonar D-KARAX card, turn on your support CD. 3. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the ...
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... Xonar D-KARAX makes surround sound playback through your PC audio sources to any of your home theater system possible. Rear Surround and S/PDIF Optical TOSLINK Combo Out No Item 1-2 Optical cable and S/ PDIF adapter Description Plug your decoder's S/PDIF optical cable into the S/PDIF-Out connector using the included S/PDIF adapter. 8 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe...
... Xonar D-KARAX makes surround sound playback through your PC audio sources to any of your home theater system possible. Rear Surround and S/PDIF Optical TOSLINK Combo Out No Item 1-2 Optical cable and S/ PDIF adapter Description Plug your decoder's S/PDIF optical cable into the S/PDIF-Out connector using the included S/PDIF adapter. 8 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe...
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ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 9 Connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. 5.2 Connecting stereo headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones Front Out/Headphones No Item 1 Front Out/ Headphones Description The Front Out/Headphones port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Out port.
ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 9 Connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. 5.2 Connecting stereo headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones Front Out/Headphones No Item 1 Front Out/ Headphones Description The Front Out/Headphones port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Out port.
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Connect the "left front" and "right front" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Rear Surround port. 10 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Connect the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Side Surround Out port. Connect the "Rear" input ...
Connect the "left front" and "right front" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Rear Surround port. 10 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Connect the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Side Surround Out port. Connect the "Rear" input ...
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5.3.2 Connecting 2-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Out No Item 1 Front Out/ Headphones Description Connect the 2 channel speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 11
5.3.2 Connecting 2-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Out No Item 1 Front Out/ Headphones Description Connect the 2 channel speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 11
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5.3.3 Connecting 4-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Side AUDIO INPUTS Front Front Out Side Surround Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out Description Connect the Front input port of the 4 channel speakers to the Front Out port. Connect the Surround input port of the 4 channel speakers to the Side Surround Out port. 12 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
5.3.3 Connecting 4-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Side AUDIO INPUTS Front Front Out Side Surround Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out Description Connect the Front input port of the 4 channel speakers to the Front Out port. Connect the Surround input port of the 4 channel speakers to the Side Surround Out port. 12 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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5.3.4 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Front Out Side Surround Out Center/Subwoofer Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect the Front input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Side Surround Out port. Connect the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Center/Subwoofer Out port. Connect the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 13
5.3.4 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Front Out Side Surround Out Center/Subwoofer Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect the Front input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Side Surround Out port. Connect the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Center/Subwoofer Out port. Connect the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1 speakers to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 13
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... 7.1 speakers to the Center/Subwoofer Out port. 4 Rear Surround Out Connect the Rear Surround input of the 7.1 speakers to the Rear Surround Out port. 14 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
... 7.1 speakers to the Center/Subwoofer Out port. 4 Rear Surround Out Connect the Rear Surround input of the 7.1 speakers to the Rear Surround Out port. 14 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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5.4 Connecting a microphone Mic In Front Out No Item 1 Microphone Input 2 Front Out Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into the Mic-In port for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. Connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. The Front Out jack has a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 15
5.4 Connecting a microphone Mic In Front Out No Item 1 Microphone Input 2 Front Out Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into the Mic-In port for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. Connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. The Front Out jack has a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Out port. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 15
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5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 CD Player Line In MP3 Player No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into the Line-In port for sound recording. 16 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 CD Player Line In MP3 Player No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into the Line-In port for sound recording. 16 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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... appear on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. The following picture shows a basic overview of the Xonar D-KARAX driver on the Xonar Audio Center. Double click this manual will find the Xonar Audio Center's icon in more detail. 1 4 5 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 17 6. You can control the functions and features of the...
... appear on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. The following picture shows a basic overview of the Xonar D-KARAX driver on the Xonar Audio Center. Double click this manual will find the Xonar Audio Center's icon in more detail. 1 4 5 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 17 6. You can control the functions and features of the...
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... Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar D-KARAX, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. It will display a blue light when enabled. Two tabs are available for consistent volume ... when playback is not used to its original position and hide the configuration area. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 18 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Clicking this button will move the display area back to change the volume level. Clicking it again will ...
... Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar D-KARAX, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. It will display a blue light when enabled. Two tabs are available for consistent volume ... when playback is not used to its original position and hide the configuration area. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 18 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Clicking this button will move the display area back to change the volume level. Clicking it again will ...
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Click to apply a master preset. Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 19 Click to display driver options. 6.2 Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center Icon 1 6 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About AsusAudio Center 4 Edit Hot Keys 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to find out more about Audio Center version. Click to launch the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. Double-click the icon to exit. Click to restore Xonar Audio Center application window.
Click to apply a master preset. Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 19 Click to display driver options. 6.2 Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center Icon 1 6 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About AsusAudio Center 4 Edit Hot Keys 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to find out more about Audio Center version. Click to launch the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. Double-click the icon to exit. Click to restore Xonar Audio Center application window.
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...channel - Select an audio channel based on the content used to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - Here are : - Xonar D-KARAX will output. DVD-video with Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES: 8-channel - 3D games: 8-channel The sample rate determines the number of ...optimal audio fidelity. The Xonar D-KARAX audio card supports sample rates up to (or exceeds that corresponds to 192KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96KHz, 192KHz). Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are 44.1 KHz - DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. 20 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio...
...channel - Select an audio channel based on the content used to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - Here are : - Xonar D-KARAX will output. DVD-video with Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES: 8-channel - 3D games: 8-channel The sample rate determines the number of ...optimal audio fidelity. The Xonar D-KARAX audio card supports sample rates up to (or exceeds that corresponds to 192KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96KHz, 192KHz). Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are 44.1 KHz - DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. 20 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio...
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ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 21 Left and Right volume controls for playing the recorded audio from the speakers. 6.4.1 Playback Volume No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 ... The mixer page is designed to mute or unmute the audio channel. Click this button to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar D-KARAX. drag it up to the default settings. Click to reset all volume controls to increase the volume. Drag this button to decrease the volume; The...
ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 21 Left and Right volume controls for playing the recorded audio from the speakers. 6.4.1 Playback Volume No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 ... The mixer page is designed to mute or unmute the audio channel. Click this button to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar D-KARAX. drag it up to the default settings. Click to reset all volume controls to increase the volume. Drag this button to decrease the volume; The...
